# Voice Dream vs Scribd

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Dream at 4.5 against Scribd's 2.8. Voice Dream also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (43% vs 14%). Scribd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Dream sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scribd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Dream has 14K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Voice Dream's written reviews are positive against 14% of Scribd's.

Voice Dream ships an update every 3 weeks, Scribd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Dream | Scribd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-dream-natural-reader/id496177674/reviews)** | [2.8 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 275 |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 267 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voice Dream LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/496177677) | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-dream-natural-reader/id496177674)

Transform digital and scanned text into natural-sounding speech with advanced AI. Listen to PDFs, web pages, emails, and books with customizable voices and reading styles. Supports numerous document formats and cloud services.

**Highlights:** AI Text-to-Speech, Supports PDF, Web, Email, eBooks, Customizable voices and languages, Built-in scanner for paper documents, Speed-reading and distraction-free modes, Cloud service integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Will (Acapela US English Voice) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Julie (NeoSpeech US English) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kate (NeoSpeech US English Voice) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paul (NeoSpeech US English Voice) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Salli (Ivona US English Voice) | $4.99 | one-time |
| James (NeoSpeech US English Voice) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hugh (NeoSpeech US English Voice) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent productivity tool
- 👍 Customizable reading experience
- 🔍 Useful for academics and research
- 🎨 Supports a variety of file formats
- 🔊 Natural-sounding voices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔢 Issues with numbers and abbreviations
- 📚 Struggles with complex text formatting
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when importing files
- Unreliable iCloud syncing
- Jumps in playback position

**Requested features**

- Improved table of contents and navigation
- Ability to annotate and highlight text
- Syncing across multiple devices
- Better support for mathematical content


### Scribd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 200 million documents covering diverse topics, from government records and research papers to DIY guides and user manuals. Understand anything with shared knowledge from a global community. Read offline and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Access 200M+ documents, Official government documents, Research papers and dissertations, User manuals and DIY guides, Offline PDF downloads, Sync across multiple devices, Includes Everand and SlideShare

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $16.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent content library
- 💯 Great value for money
- 🤓 Helpful for research and learning
- 🙌 Seamless reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Unexpected charges after cancellation
- 🤯 Confusing navigation between Scribd and Everand

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues due to constant redirects
- Inability to download or access certain content
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Ability to highlight and annotate content
- Improved search and discovery features
- Support for older device models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Dream free?

Voice Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scribd free?

Scribd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Dream or Scribd?

Voice Dream is rated higher. Voice Dream averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Scribd averages 2.8 from 275 ratings.

### Do Voice Dream or Scribd have ads?

Voice Dream shows ads; Scribd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Dream or Scribd?

Voice Dream ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scribd fortnightly. Most recently, Voice Dream was updated on September 30, 2026 and Scribd on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*